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NTSB cites pilot distraction and ATC short comings in Minneapolis overflight
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today said pilot distraction was the major factor in a highly publicised Airbus A320 overflight of Minneapolis...
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Iridium may yet make its mark in aircraft cabin connectivity
Iridium is looking at ways to provide the aviation community with a seamless upgrade path to obtain enhanced voice and data services after it launches its...
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FAA issues second fine against American for maintenance violations
American Airlines has received notice from the US FAA that the agency intends to issue a second fine against the carrier for maintenance violations.
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Untethered hover flight for Mule slips to mid-year
Urban Aeronautics has delayed the first untethered hover of its AirMule ducted fan propelled unmanned air vehicle until mid-year to ensure that all systems are functioning.
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Crashed An-26 had engine problem and aborted first approach
Preliminary investigation into the Antonov An-26 frozen lake crash in Estonia today has found that the aircraft was experiencing problems with one of its...
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Virgin America seeks Toronto rights, preps for Orlando launch
Virgin America seeks to inaugurate its first international service - Toronto - as it reworks its route network this summer.
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Boeing restarts A160 production before receiving new orders
Boeing has restarted production of its A160 Hummingbird unmanned helicopter, despite the lack of a new order for the type ...
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Alitalia A330s to feature new premium-economy cabin
Alitalia is to start introducing a new premium-economy cabin on three long-haul services from July. It will bring the product to its Milan Malpensa-Tokyo...
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Rolls-Royce outlines view of next-generation engines
Rolls-Royce envisages developing a new smaller engine based on core demonstrator applications being run in Germany, but is vague on plans to commit the powerplant...
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Boeing must resist 'requirements creep' on re-engining 737: Albaugh
As it moves closer to a decision on re-engining the 737, Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh says his company must resist the urge to modify the...
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Taiwan's CAA suspends air traffic controller after Kaohsiung incident
Taiwan's civil aeronautics administration has suspended an air traffic controller from duties at Kaohsiung airport after an incident in which the runway...
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Polish An-26 crashes on frozen Estonian lake
Rescue personnel in Estonia are at the scene of an accident involving an Antonov An-26, in which the aircraft suffered damage after landing heavily on a...
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VIDEO: F-35B completes first hover test
Lockheed Martin has performed the first hover test involving the F-35B short take-off and vertical landing version of its Joint Strike Fighter ...
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BLR boasts more King Air winglets
BLR Aerospace has received US Federal Aviation Administration certification for its Beechcraft King Air 90 series winglets.
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CAAC orders checks on 737s in China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued a directive to Chinese airlines to carry out safety checks on their Boeing 737 aircraft, following...
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FSF calls for regional air accident investigation boards but rejects proposed European model
The Flight Safety Foundation and the European Regions Airline Association are supporting the creation of regional multinational, independent air accident...
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Japan's Planet-C probe gets May launch date
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has set the launch date of 18 May for its Venus orbiter Atasuki, or Planet-C.
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China Southern to offer premium economy on domestic routes
China Southern Airlines plans to launch premium economy class seating on all of its domestic routes, offering a service that was available on only its trans-pacific...
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Hindustan Aeronautics to go it alone on observation helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics has decided against seeking an international partner for its light observation helicopter programme, and will undertake the development...
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NASA to obtain ice data for advanced control algorithms
NASA's Glenn Research Centre has issued a contract to Aerospace Corporation to develop artificial ice shapes that will be used for wind tunnel testing as...